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CALGARY — The snow has only just melted in Calgary, but strawberries, eggplants, several kinds of tomatoes and even Meyer lemons are growing behind Donna Balzer's bungalow.

There's a rush of excitement, but also nerves, that come with starting out in one of your first "real-world" jobs.

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school.

If a plumber showed up to your house with no truck or tools, how could they help? At most, they could only talk about your basement flood.

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they've taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil.

Faced with the extreme market turbulence of the past week, money managers are staying the course and relying on their long-term investment strategies while also looking for opportunities amid the panic.

OTTAWA — For many Canadians, filing their taxes often means a refund, but for some, tax time can mean a bill that's unexpected or more than anticipated. If that's you and you don't have the cash on hand to pay the bill, tax experts say not to panic.

For young investors who are building the fixed-income portion of their portfolio, it’s best they keep their approach simple and go for low-cost investment options, experts say.

TORONTO — Three days of wild market volatility sparked by U.S. tariffs is enough to cause any investor stress, but for those in retirement, the plunge can be extra difficult. Markets have taken a nosedive after U.S.

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank for a second straight day Friday, marking even sharper losses than Thursday as U.S. President Trump's tariffs continue to stir recession fears.